Had a cheeky test of this today (done my meeting so whatever) - not sure where private sessions have gone but looks like the overworld, you’re stuck with other players. Which sucks dick, as it looks like theres loads more to do.

but at least there seems to be a hell of a lot more actual stuff to do in there now. Missions, stunt races etc. Worth a test tonight.

WAIT! Found out you can do a private session with friends by starting a server via Single player.

i did but that was well over a year ago and i played ALOT on ps4 since got alot of stuff on that account, support page says no but i have raised a ticket saying i can’t use my PS4 any more and need it moved to PC so fingers crossed